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Overview |
Springhill | Central College | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Pella, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 1,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | central.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $10,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $23,303 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $10,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 1,970 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 1,561 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 1040/1218 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Springhill | Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Central College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Springhill | Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Central College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central College is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (1,169 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Central College?
- Spring Hill College is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($21,732.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Springhill than Central College ($21,732.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than Central College ($21,018 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 8.5% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($10,860 vs. $11,784)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as Central College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Hill College students is 34.9% larger than aid received Central College ($14,836 vs. $10,999)
Springhill vs. Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central College or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 52 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Springhill (3.5)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Springhill (72.6%)
Springhill vs. Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill or Central College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Central College and Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Spring Hill College (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $700 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $48,000)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/